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the plans finalised, it took three weeks to fit the kitchen. Wood-effect porcelain tiles were chosen for the flooring throughout the downstairs, to help unify what is essentially one open-plan area, with glass doors separating the kitchen and dining spaces in the new extension from the large lounge in the older part of the property.


The next stage When it came to choosing the appliances, the owners said they wanted the best they could get. As keen cooks, they particularly liked the style of the Gaggenau steam and pyrolytic ovens because they are side opening. One of the tall fridges either side is also Gaggenau because they wanted an integrated fridge-freezer that would also dispense ice and water. When you have a hob on an island, a ceiling extractor fan is an absolute necessity to get rid of cooking fumes, so we installed a model that sits flush – this then helps with keeping the sightlines clear. And, like most of the kitchens my colleagues and I design, this one features a boiling-water tap which is great for making hot drinks and quickly fillings pots. For the worktops, the brief was for something modern, dark


and durable, so we went for a steel grey granite in a leather finish. Unlike the same material in a dark polished look, this doesn’t show marks and smears. Similarly, the Intuo cabinets have a matt glass finish, which looks and feels silky but doesn’t show fingerprints. The couple loved the stainless-steel edging around the fronts of the units, which is one of the subtle, details that make this kitchen so original.


Finishing touches The owners wanted a two-tone colour scheme and because the extension is very light and airy, I felt it could take strong shades. I went for a dramatically dark colour on the islands, which stands out against the soſter hues on the tall cabinets. The mango wood breakfast bar is another standout feature – a lovely bit of timber that not only links the two islands but coordinates with a large table in the dining area. I feel that one big island would have created more of a barricade, whereas I love that you have a clear view through the centre of the kitchen and can see under the breakfast bar towards the tall cabinets. Plus, the space has a great flow with the rest of the downstairs – it’s got to be one of my favourite kitchens to have worked on.


left The stack of ovens, from Gaggenau, is the central point of the kitchen’s symmetrical design. To keep everything streamlined, tall cupboards were built around them with integrated fridge- freezers either side. One of them features an ice maker and is from Gaggenau, while the other appliance is a classic larder-style design from Siemens.


below Steel grey granite worktops, for similar, try Mayfair Granite, with a smear- resistant leather finish and pencil edging complement the strong dark colours of the island cabinets.


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